Sports
Swedru All Blacks thrash Nzema Kotoko, Rospak, PAC Academy pick home wins in Zone Two
Swedru All Blacks established a potentially crucial lead atop the Zone Two league table after defeating bottom-of-the-table Nzema Kotoko 3-0 at the Ampain AAK II Sports Arena on Sunday.
Defender Zayat Bubakari scored first for Swedru All Blacks in the 39th minute, while Clement Tutu added the second goal in the 68th minute before top scorer Rudolf Mensah sealed the victory for the visitors in the 75th minute.
Swedru All Blacks tops the Zone Two table with 60 points after 26 League matches in the ongoing Access Bank Division One League.
Elsewhere, Pac Academy recorded a third consecutive win for the first time this season after defeating Sekondi Eleven Wise 3-0 at the Mohammed Kamil Arena. Gabriel Osei scored the first goal for Pac Academy in the 39th minute, while Justice Asamoah doubled the lead for the home side in the 66th minute before Akwesi Mensah added to the tally in the 79th minute. Pac Academy are currently sitting in third place in the league table with 48 points.
Second placed Sekondi Rospak SC remained within touching distance of Swedru All Blacks after beating Asekem FC 1-0 at the Akoon Park.
Derrick Junior Asare converted a spot kick swiftly in the 75th minute to help them earn all the spoils.
They are second in the table with 56 points, four points adrift of leaders Swedru All Blacks after 26 matches.
Sports
Follow official procedures when making donations to the club – Hearts of Oak to fans
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has reminded its supporters and well-wishers to follow official procedures when making donations to the club.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the club said it appreciates the continuous support shown by individuals and groups toward its teams, including the Senior Boys Team, Auroras, Oak Ladies and Royal Oaks.
However, management expressed concern over unsolicited donations and public fundraising activities outside the club’s structures.
It noted that while goodwill is welcome, all forms of support must be routed through the Supporter Liaison Office at the club’s secretariat.
According to the statement, the welfare of the teams is the responsibility of management, and any attempt to bypass established protocols undermines transparency and accountability.
The club stressed that donations not channeled through the official process would not be accepted by team officials or coaching staff.
Hearts of Oak assured supporters that it remains committed to building a united club culture based on professionalism, discipline and respect.
It also encouraged stakeholders to work with management to uphold the dignity of the club.
The club urged the public to contact the Supporter Liaison Office through the secretariat for inquiries and support,
By: Jacob Aggey
Sports
Armwrestling: Immigration, Prisons meet African champions
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and Ghana Prisons Service (GPS) in separate ceremonies have welcomed officers of both security institutions who recently returned from Abuja, Nigeria after participating in the 14th Africa Armwrestling Championship.
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mr. Patience Baffoe Bonnie, and the leadership of the Service, were present to congratulate the champions, Daniel Acquah (four gold medals), Mabel Yeboah (four gold medals) and Henry Otoo (two silver, two bronze), on their impressive performances.
The champions presented their medals to the Director-General, and shared their experiences and insights with the top officials.
During the meeting, the Director-General of the GPS, Mrs Baffoe Bonnie, expressed her excitement about the potential benefits of sports for inmates.
She noted that sports could play a significant role in rehabilitation and pledged to support the development of armwrestling within the prisons service.
In a related development, the Comptroller-General of the GIS, CGI Samuel Basintale, commended his members – Edward Yamoah Asamoah (two gold medals), Blessed Abeka Nunoo (one gold, one silver, two bronze), Godwin Sackey (one gold, one silver) and referee Nii Otoo Larkyne, for the feat.
Mr Basintale promised to provide support for the development of armwrestling within the service, including training facilities, equipment, and sponsorship.
The African Armwrestling champions from the security services won a total of 20 medals out of Ghana’s 55 medal haul.
They expressed gratitude and promised to continue promoting the sport and inspiring others to take up armwrestling.
Mr Charles Osei Asibey, President for Ghana Armwrestling Federation, was thrilled by the promise and continuous collaborations and support for the development of armwrestling in Ghana by the security services.
—GNA
